Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher – Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery

SWAN Leadership Scale - Salary Range L8 – L13 (dependent on experience)

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is looking for an inspiring Deputy Headteacher who brings energy, passion and a deep commitment to ensuring every child receives an exceptional education and thrives without limits. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding leader to work closely with the Headteacher to shape the future of our thriving school.

At Barnsbury, we believe in nurturing every child so they can achieve their potential without limits. Our values guide everything we do, and we are dedicated to creating a learning environment where every child feels known, supported, challenged and celebrated.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in both the strategic direction and the day-to-day leadership of the school. You will champion excellence in teaching, learning and pastoral care and help to foster a culture where children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for an experienced Leader who:

• inspires and motivates others providing, confident leadership that builds on and strengthens the school’s clear vision and value;
• will establish high standards and expectations of the teaching and learning within the school;
• be a consistently highly effective teacher with secure evidence-based understanding of what makes the best teaching;
• communicates with clarity, empathy and integrity, building strong and trusting relationships with children, staff, families, governors and a wide range of stakeholders within and beyond the school;
• can demonstrate they have a deep understanding of meeting the needs of vulnerable children.
• is committed to working within our Trust and will act in the best interests of the whole Trust, collaborating with others and contributing to the strategic direction of the Trust.

We can offer:

• A welcoming, diverse, inclusive community where all are valued
• Happy, well-motivated and enthusiastic children, who enjoy learning and are proud of their school
• A caring, talented, energetic and committed staff team
• An opportunity for helping to shape and contribute to the future direction of the Trust
• Supportive network of schools and senior leaders within the Trust
• Opportunities for cross-school working and best practice sharing
• Clear commitment to continuing professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Additional Information:

• Please see the Deputy Headteacher Recruitment Pack for further information on the job description, person specification and more information about the school and The SWAN Trust
• Closing date for applications: 10 am on Tuesday 21st April 2026.
• Interviews to take place week beginning 27th April 2026.
• Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended, and can be arranged by calling the School office to arrange a convenient time.

Applications should be made using The SWAN Trust Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.

All schools within The SWAN Trust welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.